Psalm 45:2 “You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; theref…”

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

World English Bible

You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.

American Standard Version

Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou art fayrer then the children of men: grace is powred in thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for euer.

Darby Translation

Thou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.

Bible in Basic English

You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.

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Cross references

“fairer”

Song of Solomon 5:10–16 Hebrews 7:26 Song of Solomon 2:3 John 1:14 Matthew 17:2 Revelation 1:13–18

Song of Solomon 5:10–16 · BSB

My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.

Hebrews 7:26 · BSB

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Song of Solomon 2:3 · BSB

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

John 1:14 · BSB

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Matthew 17:2 · BSB

There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

Revelation 1:13–18 · BSB

and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

“grace”

Luke 4:22 John 7:46 Proverbs 22:11 Isaiah 50:4

Luke 4:22 · BSB

All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.

John 7:46 · BSB

“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

Proverbs 22:11 · BSB

He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

Isaiah 50:4 · BSB

The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

“God”

Psalm 21:6 Psalm 72:17–19 Philippians 2:9–11

Psalm 21:6 · BSB

For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

Psalm 72:17–19 · BSB

May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

Philippians 2:9–11 · BSB

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Also

Isaiah 61:1

Isaiah 61:1 · BSB

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

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